Spicy Screamin’ Szechuan Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 12 ounces seitan or diced boneless skinless chicken breasts or diced pressed tofu
• 3-6 tablespoons water
• 2 red chilies, diced
• 2 yellow chili peppers, diced
• 6 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3-4 tablespoons garlic and red chile paste (I've found Sun Luck brand to be the best)
• 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sherry wine
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 3-4 teaspoons szechuan seasoning (Option ( make your own with szechuan peppercorns, anise, etc. But I'm content with the McCormick va)
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• cayenne
• 1-3 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot chili oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
• 1/4 cup bamboo shoot
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, diced
• 3/4 cup carrot, diced
• 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups straw mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 6 scallions, lower portions only, diced
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 red chile, diced
• 1 yellow chili pepper, diced

Directions

1. 1

   Mix together the diced chilies, soy sauce, chili garlic paste, vinegars, and honey until well blended.

2. 2

   Add the szechuan seasoning, ginger, cayenne, and garlic.

3. 3

   Stir to mix.

4. 4

   Add the oils, mix, and then water down to desired spiciness.

5. 5

   Marinate the seitan / chicken / tofu for at least 2 hours, preferably 4-6.

6. 6

   Shake or turn occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.

7. 7

   Heat the oil in your wok.

8. 8

   Add scallions, garlic, and chilies and stirfry to season, 1-2 minute

9. 9

   Turn on the fan above your stove.

10. 10

    Trust me.

11. 11

    Add the marinated chicken and about 1/3 of the sauce.

12. 12

    Saute on high heat for 5-10 minutes.

13. 13

    Add carrots, water chestnuts, and celery; stir fry for 4-5 minutes.

14. 14

    Add 1/3 more of the marinade sauce.

15. 15

    Add broccoli, bamboo shoots, mushrooms and bell peppers.

16. 16

    Saute for 3-5 minutes.

17. 17

    If you desire, thicken the remaining marinate sauce with 2 tsp cornstarch and stirfry for an additional 1-3 minutes after adding.

18. 18

    Serve over hot whole wheat spaghetti (trust me, this works) or brown rice.